In the popular imaginary, cocoa-derived products, like chocolate, represent a panacea for
mood and affectivity. However, whether this is a myth or a fact has yet to be clarified. A …

A systematic review was conducted to evaluate whether chocolate or its constituents were
capable of influencing cognitive function and/or mood. Studies investigating potentially …

Chocolate has a history of human consumption tracing back to 400 AD and is rich in
polyphenols such as catechins, anthocyanidins, and pro anthocyanidins. As chocolate and …

Background The prevalence of psychiatric disorders is increasing worldwide, which
underscores the importance of increasing research in this field, in terms of better detection …

Cognitive function is defined as performance in objective tasks that need conscious mind
effort. It has been shown that consuming foods rich in flavanols causes neurobiological …

Background: Cocoa and dark chocolate (DC) have been reported to be effective for health
promotion; however the exact effect of cocoa/DC on anthropometric measures have not …

Obesity remains a major public health problem due to its increasing prevalence. Natural
products have become common as adjunct therapeutic agents for treating obesity and …

Cocoa (Theobroma cacao L., Sterculiaceae) is a widely consumed food ingredient. Although
typically found in high‐fat, high‐sugar foods such as chocolate, cocoa is rich in polyphenols …

This study aimed to examine the acute and sub-chronic effects of cocoa polyphenols on
cognition and mood. In a randomized, double-blind study, healthy middle-aged participants …

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